Log Cabin Republicans

ByADAM ELMAHREK |October 9, 2013

Members of the council majority backed away from assigning Mayor Tom Tait blame for allowing an anti-Semitic and homophobic rant. But debate over whether the mayor was culpable continued among public speakers.

Chapman University Law Professor and former Orange County supervisor chief of staff Mario Mainero discusses the controversies enveloping the county District Attorney's office. The discord has fueled an election challenge to incumbent Tony Rackauckas from Supervisor Todd Spitzer. But many observers are pushing for an “outsider” to enter the race. Is Mainero the answer? He discusses the state of justice in OC and whether he'll run for DA.

It’s been more than 14 months since Orange County voters approved an ethics commission. Still, only one county supervisor – Shawn Nelson – has appointed a board member to the important oversight panel, which has yet to publicize any actions or the appointment process.